Sr. Tax Accountant

About the role

Crane (NYSE: CR) is a leading global provider of mission-critical, highly engineered products and solutions, with differentiated technology, respected brands, and leadership positions in the Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies markets. Today, Crane has approximately 8,500 associates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

In this role, he/she will lead and manage the tax compliance and tax provision functions for Crane Co. and its subsidiaries. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a tax professional who thrives in a publicly traded corporate environment and enjoys collaborating across a complex, global organization.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with teams across more than eight business segments, providing strategic tax guidance and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. This individual will partner closely with key stakeholders across the Tax, Finance, and Legal organizations to support business objectives, drive process improvements, and maintain strong governance and reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review of the Company's consolidated federal income tax return including:
• Schedule M-3 adjustments
• Separate entity and sub-consolidated pro forma Forms 1120
• Supporting schedules and disclosures
• Coordination of info requests and follow-ups with business units
• Responsible for preparation of quarterly and year-end federal income tax provision (ASC-740) calculations as well as assistance with State tax provision.
• Assist in the preparation of the Company's consolidated and combined state tax returns including:
• Review and analysis of state apportionment data from business unit tax binders
• Maintain nexus study analysis book in good order to maintain registrations and withdrawals, as well as filing positions
• Manage state tax payments in collaboration with Treasury.
• Prepare and review federal quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax audits as needed
• Support tax planning initiatives and special projects led by the tax management team

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of three years of corporate tax experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting. An advanced degree and/or CPA is desirable.
• Experience with federal and state tax return preparation
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently with limited supervision
• On-Site in Stamford, CT

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